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Why recycling and sustainability directors see BigBelly as a key tool in their green toolbox
• Higher recycling performance
• Supports multiple recycling streams
• Actively engages community
• Highly visible use of solar
• Reduces collection vehicle traffic, fuel use and emissions on campus
“Today we are proud to announce the largest deployment of solar powered litter baskets anywhere in America. This technology will save taxpayers money, introduce sidewalk recycling and keep our streets clean. This is one more important step towards achieving our sustainability goals.”- Mayor Nutter, City of Philadelphia
“It is not only an operational savings, but it’s also an environmental savings from less fuel.”- Chad Townsend, Banff Environmental Services Coordinator
Philadelphia showcases the major benefits of a citywide deployment
Trash cans
Shifts per week
Pickups/can/week
Dedicated staff
700
3
17
33
500 BigBelly's kiosk with CLEAN
1 (including overtime elimination)
5
9 (No job lost. Relocation of Labor)
Before After, with BigBelly Solar
“The solar compactors have been an instant hit and a win-win for everybody. The Mayor is thrilled and we have seen a noticeable difference in so many areas including litter reduction, and increased recycling in the use of the bins.”
Carlton Williams Deputy Commissioner, Streets and Sanitation, City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia has expanded beyond the initial 500 wireless-enabled units to reach a current deployment of 900 units